Police probe killing of Binghamton University nursing student

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. -- Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of a Binghamton University nursing student. Police say that 22-year-old Haley Anderson, of Westbury, Long Island, was found dead at an off-campus residence on Friday. Her death was later ruled a homicide.

Police say a male nursing student at the university who had a previous relationship with the victim is a person of interest. They say the male student had left the country on an international flight before the victim's body was found.

Police have since identified the person of interest as Orlando Tercero, 22, reports CBS affiliate WBNG. He is reportedly believed to be in his native Nicaragua.

Police on Saturday did not reveal the cause of death. Binghamton police officers found the senior's body during a welfare check.

The university's Facebook page offered condolences to the victim's family and friends. It said counseling would be available and there was no threat to public safety.

CBS New York reports that Anderson grew up on Long Island. John Doran of Westbury said his former neighbor was a compassionate, charismatic young woman who was just getting her start as a health professional.

"When I realized it was her, the bottom fell out. I'm very upset," Doran said.